William B. Grant

Chairman and CEO

First United Bank & Trust

William B. Grant has been President and CEO of First United Corporation and First United Bank & Trust since 1996. Previously, he had served as Secretary of First United Corporation and Executive Vice President of First United Bank & Trust. He was employed by the firm before First National Bank of Oakland became First United National Bank & Trust in 1983.

Mr. Grant received his J.D. from Duquesne University and a B.A. from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Mr. Grant and his wife, Laurel, live in Oakland, Maryland with their daughter, Jennifer, and their son, Andrew.

Our Vision

Our vision is to attract broad resources that transform the USM and its institutions, create a network of advocates to embrace the USM’s role as an educator and economic engine, and to grow a long-term, sustainable culture of philanthropy across the University System of Maryland.